RiverGrille GR1008-013841 Owner's Manual - Warning
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NOTE: Dry wood burns hotter than charcoal, so you may want to increase the ratio of wood to charcoal to increase
the cooking temperature. Hardwood such as oak, hickory, mesquite, fruit and nut wood are an excellent fuel
because of their burning rate. When using wood as fuel, make sure the wood is seasoned and dry. DO NOT
use resinous wood such as pine as it will produce an unpleasant taste.
Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking
Additional charcoal and/or wood may be required to maintain or increase cooking temperature.
Step 1
Stand back and carefully open grill lid. Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact
with fire.
Step 2
Wearing oven mitts/gloves, and use lifter to lift up the cooking grates and place it on a clean and non-combustible
surface. DO NOT touch the grates by hand.
Step 3
Stand back a safe distance and use long cooking tongs to lightly brush aside ashes on hot coals. Use cooking tongs to
add charcoal and/or wood to charcoal grates, being careful not to stir-up ashes and sparks. If necessary, use your
Charcoal Chimney Starter to light additional charcoal and/or wood and add to existing fire.
WARNING
Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing severe burns.
Step 4
When charcoal is burning strong again, wear oven mitts/gloves and carefully the return charcoal grates to grill body
with lifter. Extinguish any hot ashes, coals or embers which may have fallen from the grill or beneath and around grill.
AFTER-USE SAFETY
WARNING
Always allow grill and all components to cool completely before handling.
Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished
before removing.
Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from grill. Use caution to
protect yourself and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal container and
completely saturate with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to
disposing.
Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible
materials.
With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the grill to extinguish any ashes, coals or
embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
Cover and store grill in a protected area away from children and pets.
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